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EK04 MXU

2004 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,679 mi
Last recorded180,679 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Galaxy97,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 MXU
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 180,679 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

corrosion on both inner sills

play in both suspension top mounts

slight corrosion on outer sills

Fail 29 Jul 2019 180,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corrosion on both inner sills

play in both suspension top mounts

slight corrosion on outer sills

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 173,245 miles

all front subframe mounting areas corroded

both front strut top mounts slight play

n/s /f drop link slight play

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 165,345 miles

o/s rear and center child seats fitted seat belts not tested

rear n/s and o/s seats missing seatbelts not tested

top steering column bush slight play

Fail 20 Jul 2017 165,345 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Wheel insecure spare wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

o/s rear and center child seats fitted seat belts not tested

rear n/s and o/s seats missing seatbelts not tested

top steering column bush slight play

Pass 14 Jun 2016 155,256 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

child seat fitted to nearside rear

engine covers fitted

nearside rear very seat missing not checked seat belt

Pass 14 Jul 2015 146,791 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 146,791 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 144,320 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 144,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2014 137,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake operating button missing but lever still operable.

Fail 22 Jan 2013 125,049 miles

CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT BEST POSS CHECK CHILD SEAT FITTED

HAND BRAKE LEVER DAMAGED

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F SILL DAMAGED

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SLIGHT UP DOWN MOVEMENT BOTH FRONT STRUTS

Pass 22 Jan 2013 125,049 miles

CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT BEST POSS CHECK CHILD SEAT FITTED

HAND BRAKE LEVER DAMAGED

O/S/F SILL DAMAGED

SLIGHT UP DOWN MOVEMENT BOTH FRONT STRUTS

Pass 25 Jan 2012 113,908 miles

FLYWHEEL NOISE

FRONT HAND BRAKE CABLE COATING COMING ADRIFT

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 113,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

FLYWHEEL NOISE

FRONT HAND BRAKE CABLE COATING COMING ADRIFT

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 101,765 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 101,729 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 88,658 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 67,444 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

no lock on handbrake

Pass 7 Dec 2007 47,120 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 27,449 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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EK04 MXU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 97,799 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK04 MXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Galaxy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EK04 MXU is a 2004 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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